Member Spotlight: Krisilyn Tony Frazier
KRISILYN TONY FRAZIER
Ann Arbor, Dance/Music, Theatre, and Dance
Title
Lecturer
What is your area of specialty?
Specializations: Dance Samba research, Latin Dance research and study Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Sports: Sports Reporting and Content Creation| Filmmaker Achievements: AI and VR Filmmaking, Unspoken Colorlines Director, Producer, and Choreographer | Completed December 2024
Little Amal Project (In collaboration with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival) Director and Choreographer | September 2023
Hollow Ground (Virtual Reality) | Screened: UFVA Film Conference, SUNY Fredonia, Wayne State University Director, Producer, Choreographer | May 2022
Justice In Motion | Screened: New York Umoja Theater, Carr Center Detroit Director, Producer, Choreographer | August 2020
A Call To Action: The Holocaust | Awarded: Shetown, CARE Awards, Idlewild, Short Film Block Party Director, Producer, Choreographer | May 2018
Links: https://www.facebook.com/SkylinProductions
What are you proud of as a lecturer?
As a lecturer, I pride myself on expanding the traditional boundaries of dance by integrating technology, media, and creative storytelling. My interdisciplinary approach has allowed me to develop meaningful work not only in choreography, but also in sports journalism, digital content, and film production.
What might others not know about you?
I love sports reporting and learning Cumbia.
What is something that you are proud of outside your role as a lecturer?
I am most proud of my studies and research in traditional Latin dance forms and their historical significance. Bachata, in particular, resonates deeply with me, it reflects elements of hip-hop, allowing me to connect with the movement on both a cultural and personal level. I’ve had the privilege of studying Samba under the guidance of a professor from Brazil, which has grounded me in the legacy and traditions of the form. Learning directly from the source is essential to preserving the history of dance and the people behind it. I also love Salsa and Cumbia and have been fortunate to practice these styles with artists who have passed them down from generation to generation.